Midseason Flowering Cherry Trees for Your Garden

Japanese Flowering Cherries, Sakura, Cherry Blossom

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Among the most popular and spectacular spring-flowering trees, flowering cherries with their frothy masses of pink or white blossoms usually signal the end of winter and reveal the first blush of spring.

Most cherry tree varieties bloom in spring over a season that usually lasts several weeks. However, changes in weather conditions may have an impact on the time of flowering, advancing or delaying the appearance of the beloved cherry blossoms by several weeks. Generally, the milder the climate, the earlier the blossoms open.

Not all cherry trees bloom at the same time. There are early bloomers (mid-to-late March), midseason bloomers (late March to mid-April), and late bloomers (mid-to-late April).

Here is a list of pretty cherry trees for midseason color in your spring garden. Most make good ornamental trees for smaller gardens thanks to their modest size.

Guide Information

Plant Type	Trees
Genus	Prunus - Flowering Cherry Tree
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Spring (Early, Mid)
Height
Spread
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Attracts	Birds, Butterflies
Landscaping Ideas	Beds And Borders
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden

Midseason Flowering Cherry Trees for Your Garden

Hardiness	6 - 8
Height	20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m)
Spread	4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm)

Hardiness	6 - 8
Height	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)

Hardiness	5 - 8
Height	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)

Hardiness	5 - 9
Height	25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m)
Spread	25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m)

Hardiness	4 - 9
Height	10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m)
Spread	10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m)

Hardiness	6 - 8
Height	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread	15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m)

Hardiness	5 - 8
Height	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)
Spread	15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m)

Hardiness	6 - 8
Height	25' - 30' (7.6m - 9.1m)
Spread	10' - 12' (3m - 3.7m)

Hardiness	5 - 8
Height	15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m)
Spread	15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m)

Hardiness	6 - 8
Height	15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m)
Spread	15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m)

Hardiness	5 - 8
Height	25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m)
Spread	25' - 40' (7.6m - 12.2m)

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Hardiness	4 - 9
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Growing Flowering Cherries

Flowering cherry trees do well in most gardens and their care requirements are minimal. There are a few things to bear in mind though before purchasing flowering cherry tree:

Flowering cherries require full sun and good air circulation. Therefore it is important to plant your tree in a spot that is not too shady or crowded. Make sure the mature height and spread of the tree you wish to purchase will fit your intended area.
Flowering cherries require a moist, relatively fertile, well-drained soil. Easy to grow, they are not fussy, although they dislike poorly drained soil and will not tolerate boggy conditions. They should be watered thoroughly after planting and until the tree is well-established.
Flowering cherries grow best if left alone so it is best to avoid pruning aside from removing dead, diseased or damaged growth. If you need to shape your tree, do so after flowering in early summer, because there are fewer diseases then and you won't remove the flower buds.
Flowering cherries are susceptible to insect and fungal disease problems. Regular pruning to thin out branches and allow for better air and light circulation will help keep your tree healthy. Watch for caterpillars, leaf-mining moths, bullfinches, silver leaf, bacterial canker and blossom wilt.
The best time to plant is in early spring, after the danger of frost has past, or in early fall, allowing plenty of time for roots to establish before the first freeze.
Apply a layer of mulch around the trees after planting.

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.